I’ve always thought of tracking as something you review after the fact, like checking the score once the game is over. But this reframed it for me completely. Tracking isn’t about measuring what already happened; it’s primarily about directing attention. The way you described tracking as something that keeps you awake made me see it as shepherding focus. What we consistently focus on shapes who we become - we become what we behold. This sparked meaningful conversation in our house today. Your thought leadership is doing what it should do - creating ripple effects beyond the page… or screen. : ) Thank you for that.
A couple curious follow-up questions: How do you decide which habits to track? How often do you make changes or adjustments to your habits?
Lara, I love how you said “shepherding focus.” That’s exactly it. Tracking isn’t about the scoreboard, it’s about directing attention.
I try to track habits that are daily or weekly actions directly tied to long-term goals and fully within my control. I set them at the beginning of the year and aim to keep them steady so they have time to compound. Then I do a full reassessment each January and adjust from there.
And I love that this sparked conversation in your house. That’s the real win.
I’ve always thought of tracking as something you review after the fact, like checking the score once the game is over. But this reframed it for me completely. Tracking isn’t about measuring what already happened; it’s primarily about directing attention. The way you described tracking as something that keeps you awake made me see it as shepherding focus. What we consistently focus on shapes who we become - we become what we behold. This sparked meaningful conversation in our house today. Your thought leadership is doing what it should do - creating ripple effects beyond the page… or screen. : ) Thank you for that.
A couple curious follow-up questions: How do you decide which habits to track? How often do you make changes or adjustments to your habits?
Lara, I love how you said “shepherding focus.” That’s exactly it. Tracking isn’t about the scoreboard, it’s about directing attention.
I try to track habits that are daily or weekly actions directly tied to long-term goals and fully within my control. I set them at the beginning of the year and aim to keep them steady so they have time to compound. Then I do a full reassessment each January and adjust from there.
And I love that this sparked conversation in your house. That’s the real win.
This speaks to me! “Measuring what mattered”
That phrase has become a filter for me. When I measure what matters, I see progress. And progress equals happiness.